Action alarm clock: wake up naturally with a charged iPhone

Are you still looking for a new alarm clock? Or for a nice gift? This Action alarm clock has a wake-up light and a wireless charger. We have tested the alarm clock for you!

Multifunctional alarm clock from Action

The Action has a cool new alarm clock that has a lot of functions. The alarm clock ensures that you wake up naturally and that your iPhone is fully charged. The device is equipped with a wireless charger, so you no longer need a cable for your iPhone. And that’s not all, because the alarm clock has many more useful functions.

This way you can listen to the radio, or connect your iPhone via Bluetooth and listen to your own music. The device also functions as a night or reading light with one of the many light modes. You already receive the alarm clock with the Action 24.95 euros, that is without the 4.99 delivery fee. Are you curious how good the alarm clock is? We have tested the device for you!

Setting the alarm clock of the Action

You receive the alarm clock in the box with instructions for use and USB-C to USB-A cable. The device itself has a USB-C connection, so to charge the Action alarm clock you must have a charging pad with a USB-A port. We thought that was a shame, especially because from this year onwards all devices must be equipped with a USB-C connection. So make sure you have a suitable charging pad at home, or buy one.

Setting the Action’s alarm clock takes some effort. You have to take the instruction booklet with you, so that you know what each button is for. We noticed that it took some time to get used to the fact that most buttons have multiple functions that you do not immediately recognize. We therefore recommend that you quickly read through the short manual so that you can get started with the alarm clock immediately.

Wake up naturally with the lamp

The cool design of the alarm clock is immediately noticeable, the device has the shape of a G. Several lights have been added to the inside of the device, which can have different colors. You can choose from a total of thirteen light modes. We liked the rainbow mode the best, where the lamp continuously changes color. That also makes it nice to put in the background when you are at work, for example.

The color you set depends on the situation, so we noticed that the alarm clock also functions well as a reading light in the evening. With a timer you ensure that the lamp switches off automatically in the evening. Do you have difficulty getting up? Then this Action alarm clock offers a useful function, because the device is equipped with a wake-up light. This caused us to wake up slowly in the morning, because the lamp gets brighter before we wake up.

You have to like the position, that depends on your own preference. We really liked the wake-up lamp, because it wakes you up gradually. Do you always sleep in a completely darkened environment? Then the function will probably take some getting used to at first. You usually pay a considerable amount for the feature, but with the Action alarm clock you pay relatively cheaply.

Different alarm clock sounds

In addition to the wake-up lamp, the Action alarm clock naturally makes sounds to wake you up. You can choose from seven different sounds, such as white noise or bird sounds. In our opinion, there were pleasant audio fragments, but also very annoying sounds. Here too it depends on your own preference, but due to the wide choice you are guaranteed to find a sound that you like.

The disadvantage of the alarm clock is that you cannot snooze. Once you turn off the alarm, it will no longer ring. This can be a problem, especially if you have difficulty waking up. The wake-up lamp wakes you up faster, but you can also easily fall asleep again without the snooze function. With the Action alarm clock you have to get up at once. This problem can be solved by connecting two alarm clocks via Bluetooth, if you miss the first alarm clock.

Good sound for an alarm clock

The Action’s alarm clock also functions as a speaker. You can connect the device to Bluetooth, so that you can play Spotify or Apple Music on the alarm clock via your iPhone, for example. The speakers of the alarm clock are good, especially considering the price you pay for the device. The sound can sound a bit hollow, but is generally of good quality.

You also have the option to listen to the radio with the alarm clock. Finding the right frequency takes some effort, but the signal from the alarm clock is amplified with the USB-C cable. We noticed that we used the Action alarm clock not only as an alarm clock, but also to listen to music or the radio when we were in the bedroom.

Charge iPhone with the wireless charger

In principle, you do not need a socket for the Action alarm clock, because the device has a battery that you have to charge once in a while. We preferred to use the alarm clock wired, because the device only lasts four hours without charging. You then need four hours to recharge the alarm clock, so you might as well leave it plugged in.

Another advantage of charging the alarm clock is that the device gains an additional function. If the Action alarm clock is connected to the charger, it is possible to charge your iPhone wirelessly. For us, this is a huge advantage of the alarm clock, especially to charge your phone at night. Unfortunately, this only works if the alarm clock is plugged in, but otherwise the battery will probably empty (too) quickly. Unfortunately, it is also not visible what the battery percentage of the alarm clock is.

Conclusion

The Action alarm clock is a multifunctional device that wakes you up in a natural way. The wake-up lamp is a big advantage, especially if you don’t want to wake up abruptly with an alarm clock sound. In addition, you can choose from cool light modes with the alarm clock, so that the alarm clock also functions as a reading, night or disco lamp. A timer ensures that the lamp switches off automatically.

The disadvantage of the alarm clock is that you cannot snooze, so you have to wake up with the alarm clock. With the alarm clock you can choose from several sound fragments, so that you wake up with a sound that you like. The sound of the Action’s alarm clock is fine, especially if you occasionally listen to music in the bedroom. You can listen to Spotify or Apple Music via Bluetooth, or choose the radio function.

All in all, it is a good alarm clock, especially when we look at the price you pay for the multifunctional device. You only pay 24.95 for the device at Action. In our opinion, it is definitely worth it, you get enough functions in one device. So be quick, because the stock at Action will probably run out quickly!